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KY62 WXL

2012 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

282,641 mi
Last recorded282,641 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Passat97,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY62 WXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 282,641 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s inner bottom arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 15 Feb 2023 274,013 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Fail 7 Feb 2023 273,877 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 12 Feb 2022 261,094 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders worn and cut (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 255,133 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 29 Jul 2019 244,927 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 29 Jul 2019 244,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 30 Jan 2018 211,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 193,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 161,681 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 122,074 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 121,747 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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KY62 WXL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 97,978 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY62 WXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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KY62 WXL is a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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